Overdue or Die is #7 in the Haunted Library series. It is another enjoyable read with plenty of mystery and murders to be solved.

Carrie and Dylan are now engaged and while there are murders to be solved, wakes to attend and a lot of head scratching done wondering exactly what is going on, Carrie and Dylan are making important decisions about when and where they will be married.  Of course Smoky Joe the cat, Evelyn the ghost all play their small parts int he story.  Along with them Carrie makes some new friends, looks at another acquaintance in a totally different light, and possibly will earn praise for her sleuthing skills from someone from the underworld.

Of course Carrie can't resist poking her nose in things, chatting people up, even following suspects when she thinks something is going down. However she is reasonably sensible and Dylan always has his eye on her.

The murders had a number of possible suspects and I didn't really guess who it was although when it is revealed it was not surprising.

This is a series I enjoy and I look forward to the next one.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Overdue or Die is the seventh book in the Haunted Library series. Once again, the main character, Carrie Singleton, finds herself investigating a murder that took place in her small town. Evelyn, the resident ghost at the library, shares information with Carrie, which helps her in her investigation.

This new book in the series is as good as the previous entries. It is nicely written and the mystery is well built. Carrie is a nice main character and it's interesting to see her evolution throughout the series. New readers won't feel confused if starting with this book as the author takes care to describe many things and set the story into place at a nice pace, not rushing anything. Overdue or Die is a fun cozy mystery. Highly recommended!

Overdue or Die by Allison Brook has readers journeying to Clover Ridge, Connecticut where Carrie Singleton is busy scheduling events for the library and making decisions about her wedding. Carrie is particularly excited about the opening of the new addition at the Clover Ridge Library. In Overdue or Die we get to follow Carrie as she goes about her day-to-day activities. This does lead to some tedium and repetition (she puts Smoky Joe in his carrier each day and transports him to the library, details about food shopping and their meals). I did not understand why we needed to know the details about each of Susan’s new ensembles (very detailed). Carrie gets her nose out of joint when she learns that her boss and the children’s librarian have planned for an animal circus to be hosted in the new event space (can you imagine the mess). Carrie is protective of the new event space, and she can be a touch self-centered. The murder of the local gallery owner has Carrie perplexed. When a local art collector, Victor becomes the prime suspect, he asks Carrie for her assistance. There are several suspects along with a red herring or two. There is an incident or three to keep things interesting. The case is neatly wrapped up at the end. Evelyn makes a couple of appearances, but I did not feel she was part of the investigation (we do get to hear about her ensembles). Overdue or Die is the seventh A Haunted Library Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I felt that the author jammed too much into one book (wedding planning, uncle’s illness, engagement party, house hunting, Susan’s artwork, wedding registry, library events, and more). The ending will leave readers smiling. Overdue or Die is an eventful tale with a celebration crasher, a bludgeoned gallery owner, designer duds, interesting artwork, house hunting, Mick the mobster, and engagement party planning.

Overdue Or Die is the seventh book in The Haunted Library Mystery series by Allison Brook.

Carrie and Dylan have been busy working on their plans for their wedding. They’ve been researching various venues but haven’t found one they can agree on. They put the search on hold as Dylan had to go to Chicago to settle his late great-uncle’s estate and pick up a valuable Terrance Haggerty painting. While Dylan is on his way to Chicago, Carrie learns that her Great-Uncle Bosco has been admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack.

At the library, the staff is getting ready for the opening of the recently completed renovation of the building next to the library. This addition will provide more meeting rooms, an auditorium, and a room to display artworks that will be loaned to the library. Also of concern to Carrie is that the owner of an art gallery in town, Martha Mallory, is trying to hire away Carrie’s valuable employee, Susan. The opening of a new addition doesn’t go off without a hitch, though. An elderly lady later learned to be suffering from dementia, stands at the beginning of the celebration and claims she owns the building. A quick investigation proves her to be wrong.

After Dylan returns, they visit Victor Zelinka’s beautiful estate to select artwork from his collection, which will be displayed at the library. Carrie thinks his home is gorgeous and would be perfect for their wedding. After leaving, Dylan confides with Carrie that some paintings are forgeries, particularly a Terrence Haggerty painting. When Martha is found murdered in her art gallery and some mobsters arrive in town, Dylan believes there may be an art forgery ring at work in Clover Ridge. Martha had worked at the library with the library’s resident ghost, Evelyn, who asked Carrie to look into the death of Martha.

As Carrie and Dylan begin investigating, they find an art forgery ring working in Clover Ridge, but it’s unclear who it is or how widespread it is. They will soon find no shortage of suspects.

The book is an exciting addition to this wonderful series. I found the book to be well-written and plotted. There is a wonderful cast of very believable and well-developed characters. I particularly like Evelyn, the library’s resident ghost. Evelyn’s appearance was a bit light in this book, but she still brought a smile to my face.

I’m anxiously awaiting the next book in this great series.

The newest and seventh book in The Haunted Library Mysteries, Allison Brooks' fantastic cozy mystery series with a librarian-haunting ghost, Overdue or Die, is as awesome as I expected. I love this series and it just keeps getting better. For this fan, the search for a wedding venue is as fun as the intriguing mystery that has wider implications than Carrie ever imagined. There is a lot behind the mystery and our favorite librarian feels compelled to help figure it all out. Dylan may have discovered a clue when he recognizes a fake painting at the home of a new friend who may be a bit shady or may even be a killer. Or could murderer be the husband who seems to be a pretty nice guy, or is he? Nothing is quite as it seems, not even the victim. Too many questionable characters are making the search for the true villain difficult.
Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane, I got to read an ARC of Overdue or Die and I loved it. The characters are as amazing as ever and the mystery is a real puzzler. My friends have already been hearing about this one.
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The perfect mystery for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season! Carrie is once again put to the test of assisting the police with solving a series of murders that are uncomfortably close to her friends, but which friends might be in danger and which might be the cause of the danger are too closely tied to be able to clearly see the difference! Once again Allison Brook has crafted a wonderfully twisted plot with layers that intertwine to make a more fulfilling read! The characters, the town, the interactions all bring the story more fully to life since everything is sculpted to be realistic and believable. Now if only Carrie can solve these murders and pick a wedding venue, life might get back to normal for them, but only if she can survive another investigation! I absolutely can't wait for the next book to come out in this series! This book is not a cliffhanger by any means, but we are so close to the next big life event that I feel like I am standing on a cliff waiting for the next book!

This was definitely a case with a ton of different connections and crazy stuff happening all the time. Even Dylan got pulled into it from an artwork detective standpoint. Who was leaving this pile of bodies and serving as the brains behind a sophisticated forgery operation? Well, if anyone could ferret all that information out, we know our pal Carrie’s the sleuth for the job. She even had two different people asking her to find killers…well three since Evelyn counts as part of ghost people.

Only our Carrie could manage to pull off all the above along with getting ready to be married in around six months. That showdown was pretty exciting and more than one person was proud of how Carrie handled everything and ended up not almost getting killed. The ending was so cool when a new friend had an incredible surprise for Carrie and Dylan. I can’t wait for the next book!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Crooked Lane Books via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

I loved Overdue or Die by Allison Brook. It’s the seventh book in the Haunted Library Mystery series. I started reading this series with the fourth book, so this is the third book I’ve read in this series. (I missed the fifth somehow!) I’ve loved each one, and I also love that they can each be read as a standalone. If you’ve not read any of the books in this delightful series, jump in now with Overdue or Die!

In Overdue or Die, Carrie Singleton, the main character of the series, is finally ready to set a date and find a venue for her wedding to Dylan Avery. Carrie is one of the librarians in her small town in Connecticut, and Dylan is a private investigator who specializes in finding art forgeries. And as this is a cozy mystery, Carrie is always finding herself in the middle of a murder investigation! Her family and friends have come to accept this, and they usually end up helping her in some way. I really love the characters in Overdue or Die. They’re so well-written that you end up wanting at least one or two of them to be your friend! There’s also a character who’s a ghost, hence the Haunted Library. She “helps” Carrie with her investigations by telling her anything they knew about the victim or the suspects.

I really enjoyed the mystery in Overdue or Die. More than one murder takes place which leads to multiple suspects. Did one person murder all of the victims or are there lots of murderers in town?! Even with the clues, I still changed my mind multiple times as I tried to solve the mystery. I think you’ll eventually come to the same conclusion that I did and solve the case!

I highly recommend this entertaining cozy mystery. Its well-written characters, charming small town setting, and complicated mystery make Overdue or Die a must read!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

I just love The Haunted Library Mystery series by Allison Brook (pen name for Marilyn Levinson). Thank you to @netgalley and @crookedlanebooks for the ARC of book seven, Overdue or Die, available today Oct. 10. If you’re a cozy mystery fan and a library lover, be sure to pick up this series–it's like a warm hug with a little dash of murder and romance.

Librarian Carrie Singleton lives in the small town of Clover Ridge with her fiancé Dylan Avery. She’s busy the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving overseeing the library’s new programming wing and finding the perfect venue for her wedding. Then Martha Mallory is found murdered in her art gallery and Carrie just can’t stay away from finding out who is guilty.

A great mystery and cozy details made this a perfect fall reading escape. I love the ghost element with Evelyn, the library’s ghost who only Carrie can see. There’s a wonderful cast of characters and a handful of seedy suspects that I wasn’t sure who to pin the crime on. It’s a charming read, perfect for this time of year for those of us who like suspense but no gore.

Overdue or Die is book #7 in the Haunted Library Mystery series by Allison Brook.

I really like Carrie, Dylan, and their friends and family including the pets. There is a lot going on in this book with wedding planning, events at the library, Uncle Bosco’s health, art forgery, murder, and more. I loved how all these various storylines were wrapped up. I was completely surprised by the guilty party. I figured it out when Carrie did. I’m so happy Carrie is excited about her wedding and can’t wait for it!

Thank you to the author, Crooked Lane Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

This is book 7 in a very solidly written cozy mystery series. Every book shows character growth and development, while still having an entertaining mystery. This one was no exception, well written and fun! Highly recommend this series!

I received a complimentary ARC copy of Overdue or Die (The Haunted Library Mysteries #7) by Allison Brook from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review.

…If you are looking for a fun cozy mystery with an interesting plot, a touch of romance and a quirky cast of fun characters including a ghostly confidant and a feisty feline this book is for you …

The seventh entry in the Haunted Library series picks up where book six ends. As usual, Carrie’s life is busier than ever, she is busy on the work front prepping for the grand opening of Clover Ridge Library’s new wing and unveiling their new community art gallery featuring a special collection. It also appears to Carrie that one of her assistants who is an aspiring artist seems a little restless. When she sees her assistant speaking with a gallery owner, she fears her assistant is being drawn to a new job.

On the home front she is struggling to plan the perfect wedding to fiancé Dylan, but she cannot find the perfect venue. Just when she seems at her limit, Carrie’s great uncle Bosco lands in the hospital after suffering a heart attack, Dylan is attacked on a business trip and a rare painting in his possession is stolen almost pushing her over the edge.

Pulling herself together she throws herself into the grand opening only to have it crashed by a poor woman with dementia, insisting her inherited property had been illegally sold.

When both the poor old woman and the gallery owner are murdered Carrie gets drawn into another set of murders. With her reputation for solving crimes everyone is expecting once again that Carrie will come to the rescue and with Dylan’s help that is what she does.

As always, Carrie gets more than she bargained for. When clues point her in different directions, between forged paintings, organized crime, witness protection and scandalous affairs, things once again become overwhelming. The more clues are uncovered the wider the suspect pool becomes including friends and foes alike.

I thoroughly enjoy the series but to be honest this entry is not my favorite. This time around the climax felt a little flat to me but I am not ready to give this series up yet. It is still a quick fun cozy to help wile away the hours.

If you are looking for a fun cozy mystery with an interesting plot, a touch of romance and a quirky cast of fun characters including a ghostly confidant and a feisty feline this book is for you.
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(Rounded up from 3.5)

My thoughts…

This mystery is solid. Carrie and Dylan are trying to plan their wedding, but as any good cozy story, there is a complication. In this case, the complication revolves around Dylan’s world more than Carrie’s, which was a refreshing change. The stress of planning a wedding, having a beau who is always on the move, and trying to solve the murder of Martha are the three driving forces of this seventh installment of the series.

The first driving force is Carrie and Dylan planning their wedding, and this driving force is interrupted by the second – Dylan being on the move for his job. In a previous installment, Dylan wanted to be more settled so he could start a life with Carrie, but art forgery is calling, and Dylan answers the call. This is an important piece to the story’s overall puzzle.

Readers are brought into the world of art forgery, Dylan’s bailiwick, and the nuances that brings to art dealers and collectors. Dylan is asked to help sort through what is real and what is forged, and this is more dangerous than he – or Carrie – is prepared to deal with.

The final complication is the murder of Martha. Part of the mystery Carrie must solve is the truth of who Martha was before she came to Clover Ridge and how much of an impact that has on her murder.

I was disappointed to not see as much of Evelyn, our resident library ghost, as part of the story, but since readers are brought into the art world more than the library one, it makes sense. She is there to offer advice to Carrie as needed, but I really missed their interplay. They are so good together on the page.

As a whole, this cozy worked for me.

WHO WILL WANT TO READ THIS: This book will appeal to cozy readers in general, but most especially to those who enjoy library-themed cozies. This series also makes a great audiobook, so if you wish to consume your stories this way, I also recommend that.

The book was provided by NetGalley for an honest review

Overdue or Die by Allison Brook is a mystery based around a library. This library has a cat of its own, Smokey Joe, who is really owned by library special events coordinator, Carrie. There is also a ghost, Evelyn, who visits Carrie in her office and suggest things for her to follow up on: sometimes murder, sometimes not. The story opens with Uncle Bosco in CCU following a heart attack. Carrie is beside herself. She can’t lose him. As it appears he will recover, she returns to work. The new special events wing is opening and she has much to prepare. One of her primary concerns is that one of her part-time assistants, Susan, will leave and move on to greener pastures. It is only a matter of time. The opening ceremony goes off well until an older woman comes racing in, insisting that this house was hers and the library had remodeled it without owning it. By the next morning that had been settled and it was determined that Emily Pierce Fielding was in the throes of dementia and had escaped from her niece’s care. Whew! Before too long, word got out that Martha, a local gallery owner had been murdered. There was lots of scuttlebutt about Martha, including what Carrie had seen just last week: Martha in the arms of a man who wan’t her husband.

Carrie was engaged to be married to Dylan Avery, the most perfect man alive. He was a private investigator, who, since he had expanded his business, was not out of town often. Lately he had been because of a painting his uncle had left him. He had finally gotten ahold of the man who had it, but had been accosted on his way back to the hotel with it and it had been stolen. He was now in the middle of a counterfeit art investigation. It was beginning to look like Martha had been involved, as well. This all made for a very complicated life. Both good and interesting characters, they each had their own lives, as well as the one they shared. Martha’s murder didn’t really inspire Carrie to investigate, but the murder of Emily Fielding did; then things got really complicated. Lots of storylines. Dylan and Carrie managed to solve the whole thing, including his problems with counterfeit art, and make a good beginning on planning their wedding. A very pleasant book.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Overdue or Die by Crooked Lane Books, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #CrookedLaneBooks #AllisonBrook #OverdueOrDie

Carrie has finally decided to marry Dylan and find the wedding location of her dreams. The only problem is now that she’s ready, the world isn’t. Dylan gets called out of town to pick up an old inheritance and runs into trouble. The library wing is being dedicated and an older woman claims she owns this property. And then the murders begin. Will Carrie solve the murders and find the wedding venue of her dreams. Enjoy the read and find out!

The seventh book in this excellent series which is based in the Clover Ridge Library and features a resident ghost called Evelyn. Carrie Singleton is the Librarian and one of very few people who is able to see and chat to the ghost.

After seven books it is great to see Carrie and her fiancé Dylan making real plans for their wedding which may well happen in the next book. This book features art fraud, murder and lots of suspects which keeps Carrie very busy indeed. It is an interesting mystery and an entertaining story.

Looking forward to the next book and hopefully a wedding. I wonder what role Smoky Joe, the library cat, will play.

This is book 7 in the Haunted Library Mystery series. Carrie and Dylan are busy planning their wedding when they go to the home of Victor Zalinska , a local art collector to choose some paintings for the library art show. Dylan spots a forgery in Victor's collection and this leads to murder and intrigue. Evelyn, the library ghost plays a role and helps solve the murder and the art theft ring. An enjoyable read that can be read as a stand alone.

I hadn't read any of the previous books in this series and I was still easily able to read as though I had. Carrie Singleton is about to be married. She is making the wedding plans with her fiancée Dylan. Of course, things can't be perfect and an art dealer is murdered. Alas, this isn't the only murder! Carrie with Evelyn's help, tries to sort through a list of suspects and solve both murders. Smokey Joe is a favorite character for me!

I really loved this book and will be starting at the beginning to learn the backstories of all of the characters.

Overdue or Die is the seventh book in the Haunted Library Mysteries. This is the first book I have read in the series.

Carrie Singleton is a busy woman. She works at the Clover Ridge Library, is planning for her upcoming wedding to Dylan Avery. Her Uncle Bosco has recently had a heart attack and is in the hospital.

Dylan and Carrie invited to the home of Victor Zalinka, an art collector and successful businessman in order to select paintings for an art show at the library. While there Dylan believes he sees a forgery among the paintings in Victor's collection.

Shortly after Martha Mallory is found murdered in her art gallery. Carrie works with Evelyn, the library ghost and the office manager of Dylan’s private investigation company and comes up with a list of suspects.

This was a fun cozy afternoon read.

Carrie Singleton works at her local library. She's newly engaged and is just planning her wedding. When the local art gallery owner is killed. Carrie starts to ask questions and discovers a plethora of suspects. Mob connections and some art forgery.

I enjoyed following the clues with Carrie and Dylan. I think my favorite character is Evelyn the ghostly librarian. I can't wait to see what happens next in the series.